Grading a Pokemon card can multiply its value — or cost you more than you gain. Whether it's worth doing depends on the card, your costs, and how much the grade premium actually is. Here's the honest analysis. What Grading Actually Does Professional grading (PSA, CGC, BGS) authenticates the card and assigns a condition grade on a 1–10 scale. The graded card is then sealed in a tamper-evident plastic slab. The benefits: Buyer confidence: Buyers pay a premium for graded cards because the condition is independently verified — they're not...
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